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Instructors
Only the Blackbelts listed
below are recognized and authorized to instruct for Ryukyu Shorinji-Ryu
Renmei
The certificate displayed is the only certificate of
authenticity from Ryukyu Shorinji Ryu Renmei or Balliet International
Karate--all other certificates and diplomas are not recognized or
authorized from this organization and may very well be fake. Please
click on the image to see a larger example.
NOTE: Any/all certificates issued by Dr. Kenneth
H. Balliet are 100% legitimate and internationally accredited. Any
instructor not listed here who claims to hold any such certification/license
or membership with this Ryu/Martial Arts Association may be in possession
of a "Benjo" or fraudulent certificate. For authenticity,
before beginning instruction or affiliating with any individual claiming
to hold such certification/licenses and membership with this internationally
accredited Martial Arts System/Association, please check with our
Hombu (Headquarters).
The lack of Traditional Training, Fraud, Low
Moral Character, etc. has caused some students and schools to be:
HAMON (Excommunicated or Expulsion).
Dr. Kenneth H. Balliet, Soke Shodai/Kaiden
Dr.
Kenneth H. Balliet
Accepting Team CMC 2009
Weapons Instructor of the Year
From World Champion Alan Cheung
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Former Civilian Instructor for Armed Forces Personnel and
Military Police
Eight years as an Instructor for the Pennsylvania State Police
and Multi-County Municipal Police Departments. Read
an article about Dr. Balliet here...
Martial Arts Background
I have over 55 years of Martial Arts background including studies of Karate, Kobu jutsu in Okinawa, Japan, Malaysia, Israel, and Canada. I have reached Grand Master's Degree in Karate Jutsu, Buki Jutsu, and Ju Jutsu. I was an assistant Instructor from 1958--1960, my first school open in Williamsport, PA in 1960.
Professional Background
I have a Ph. D. in Theology and a Master Degree in Counseling from Zoe University of Jacksonville, Fl. I am an ordained Christian Pastor and serve as an Evangelist around the World.
SPECIALIZING IN KYUSHO AND TUITE SEMINARS
Featured in: "The Encyclopedia
of Karate and Related Martial Arts" by Ted Kresge 1972
"Who's Who in Karate" 1982&1983
"Who's Who in American Martial Arts"
1985
United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame 2004
Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame 2005
World Karate Union Hall of Fame 2006 (Golden Lifetime Achievement
Award)
Budo International Hall of Fame 2006 (Legend Grandmaster Award)
Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame 2007
USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame 2007
Universal Martial Arts Association Hall of Fame 2007 (Platinum Life Achievement)
Universal Martial Arts Association Hall of Fame 2009 (Living Legend Award)
Grand Master Kenneth H. Balliet
20 Casey Drive, Williamsport, PA 17701
E-mail: Dr. Kenneth H.
Balliet
Telephone: (570) 327-8645
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Gary Stanfield
Gary
Stanfield
10th Dan
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As a teenager I made myself three promises:
1. I would be Airborne; 2. I would get a black belt in Karate;
3. I would learn to play the banjo. I succeeded on the first
two, but, all I can do with a banjo is strum some cords and
a few songs, I was never able to get my fingers to move as they
should.
I spent 22 years in the military and retired. I was with the
Special Operations and had three tours of duty in Viet Nam.
It was during my initial training in the Commandos that I had
my first exposure to the Martial Arts and that only tended to
whet my appetite for more.
My instructors have all been Okinawan with the exception of
one.
1. Oyata Sensei
2. Shimabuku Sensei
3. Toma Sensei
4. It was here that I settled down with Kise Sensei and Hohan
Soken. I was stationed in Okinawa from 1965 to 1967 and was
lucky enough to have been there while Kise Sensei was going
through his training with Hohan Soken. Our classes were Shorinji
and later, when Sensei Kise got his sixth dan that the class
was called Shorin/Shorinji Do. We got a lot of both during our
classes.
5. This was a retired British Marine Commando by the name of
"Pop" O'Neal who spent 40 years in the Shaolin Temple
in China. It was he who really opened my mind up as to what,
where, and how I was doing something in the katas. A truly remarkable
man, he reminded me a lot of Hohan Soken, he was 72 years old
and was using me and one other to come up with "Quick Kill"
and Dirty Fight" techniques, which we taught to the civilian
part of the military and the Special Operations branches of
the services.
I opened my first dojo in Alexandria, Louisiana in 1967 and
taught the class just as I was taught in Okinawa. I lost a lot
of students through the years for refusing to change my teaching
and to ease up on the students. The ones who stuck it out are
still teaching today, (not many), and they teach it just as
I did, which makes me know that the old way is the best way.
I earned my San Dan on 13 November 1966, just before I left
Okinawa; and under Bushi Dr. Kenneth Balliet, I received my
Judan, "Hanshi", on 10 March 2006. I have been in
"Who's Who in Karate” twice. Through all of what
I have done, there is not a doubt in my mind that without the
Martial Arts training and my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, I
would not be here today. shorinji65@yahoo.com |
Alan Shen L Cheung
Alan Shen L Cheung
8th Dan
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I have over 30 years of Martial Arts experience. I am a 7th Degree
Black Belt in Universal Kempo Karate System under Grand Master
William Brown 9th Dan Nippon Shotokai Karate Do and Professor
George Elmer 10th Degree American Chinese Kenpo Karate. I am a
5th Degree Black Belt in Ed Parker’s American Kenpo Karate
under Professor Joseph Breidenstein 8th Degree American Kenpo.
I am certified by the Martial Arts Teachers' Association (MATA)
as a professional Martial Arts instructor. I was the 2005 World
Champion in Black Belt Kenpo/Soft Forms in the Sport Karate International
League (SKIL). I was seeded number 1 in the Senior Black Belt
Hard Style Forms, Black Belt Kenpo Forms and Senior Hard Style
Weapons in the Yankee Regional Conference and number 2 in the
CanAm National Conference in the National Black Belt League (NBL)
2005 season. I was ranked number one in Executive Black Belt Forms,
Executive Black Belt Weapons and Black Belt Self Defense in the
World Karate Union Hall Of Fame (WKUHOF) 2004, 2005 & 2006
ratings. I was the 2005 National Sports Karate Association (NSKA)
over all champion. Honored by the martial arts community, I was
inducted into the World Karate Union Hall of Fame as Master Instructor
of the Year in 2004, Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame
in 2005 and North American Federation of Martial Arts (NAFMA)
in 2006. I am currently training with Grand Master Dr. Kenneth
H. Balliet.
Professional Background:
I have a Bachelor Degree in Business Management from St. Joseph's
University Philadelphia, PA and Master of Business Administration
(MBA) from Widener University Chester, PA. I am currently a
Senior Software Developer/ Project Manager for a large diagnostics
lab.
For further information about me please visit: www.cheungskenpo.com |
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Kenneth Harold Balliet
III
Kenneth
Harold
Balliet III
1st
Dan
IN MEMORIAM
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We offer numerous levels of affiliation and cater to most situations.
Whether you have left your existing school, are running one
on your own or looking forward to starting a new Dojo, we have
the expertise to guide you.
Please contact Grand Master Kenneth H. Balliet for a formal
introduction, and include a brief Martial Arts resume and years
of experience. We are looking forward to hearing from you.
Grand Master Kenneth H. Balliet
20 Casey Drive, Williamsport, PA 17701
E-mail: Dr. Kenneth H. Balliet
Telephone: (570) 327-8645 |
Soke
Nasiakos Spyros
Soke
Nasiakos Spyros
9th Dan
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Soke Nasiakos Spyros has mastered in several different
styles of martial arts and has been awarded with various grades
and titles. For over 20 years he has participated in championships
and has managed to rise to prominence on several occasions.
In 2000, he was awarded the Black Belt go 5 DAN in Okinawa Seishinryoku
Karate Do Kobudu by C. Hanashiro. In 2004, he was elected by
C. Hanachiro to carry the torch of Seishinryoku and in 2005
after C. Hanachiro died he made the grade of KU 9 Dan. On the
Internet at: Okinawa
Seishinryoku. |
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Stephen Reilly
Stephen Reilly
1st Dan
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Stephen Reilly Co-owner of the "Downtown Dojo" in Wilkes Barre, PA. The school is run by the family, with Pat, the father, Kim, the mother, and Stephen and Josh, the sons. |
Patrick Reilly
Patrick Reilly
2nd Dan
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Co-owner of the "Downtown Dojo" in Wilkes Barre, PA. The school is run by the family, with Pat, the father, Kim, the mother, and Stephen and Josh, the sons. |
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Joshua Reilly
Joshua Reilly
2nd Dan
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I started training in matial arts 5 years ago at age 7. I receved my first dan from Bushi Dr. Kenneth H. Balliet on may 17, 2008. I am an honor roll student at Plains Jr. High in Plains, Pa. I am a member of Team CMC, and the World Karate Union and poinsts leader for 2006 and 2007 in all my divisions.
I plan on continuing my karate training under Master Alan Cheung and Bushi Kenneth H. Balliet, my future goal is to become a School Teacher. I was awarded my Sho Dan at the age of 11 years old. |
Ramon Santiago, Jr.
Ramon Santiago, Jr.
5th Dan
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I began my martial arts training in Japanese/USA GoJu Ryu in 1989 at the age of 11. I obtained the rank of shodan in August 1994. In 1996, I wanted to expand my martial arts knowledge so I decided to study the art of Aikido. This art was then combined with others before the passing of one of my instructors to form the style of Kai Shin. Kai Shin is a style comprised of GoJu Ryu, BaQua Zhang Kungfu, and Aikido. These were the arts my instructor taught and he thus felt the need to combine all three into one style. With the knowledge I had in Japanese/USA GoJu Ryu, I decided to train in traditional Okinawan GoJu Ryu. I have competed throughout my many years of the arts in the circuits of NASKA, WKU, and Promoters Plus. During my Promoters Plus competition years, I managed to win three state titles for the state of NJ in the Division of Forms, Weapons and Fighting with my final rankings being: first in Forms for the state of NJ and Overall, First in Weapons for the state of NJ and Overall and First in Fighting for the state of NJ and 3rd Overall. In the World Karate Union Hall Of Fame (WKUHOF) ratings in 2005, I was ranked number one in Black Belt Forms, and Black Belt Weapons and 3rd in Black Belt Self Defense. In 2005, I was inducted into the WKUHOF for Outstanding Competitor of the Year. In 2006, I was inducted into the North American Federation of Martial Arts (NAFMA) Hall Of Fame along side Master Alan Shen Cheung.
I currently hold a 3rd degree black belt in Japanese/ USA GoJu Ryu, a 4th degree black belt in Okinawan GoJu Ryu, a 4th degree black belt in Kai Shin, and a 5th degree black belt in Shorinji-Ryu No Jutsu under Grand Master Dr. Kenneth H. Balliet and Master Alan Shen Cheung.
Professional Background:
I have a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics Degree from Rutgers University in NJ and a Master of Arts in Education - School Administration and Supervision Degree from the University of Phoenix in Phoenix, AZ. I am currently working on a Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Phoenix and am a teacher of mathematics.
I can be reached at RSanti2226@aol.com. |
Mike Andrus
Mike Andrus
2nd Dan
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Mike is the Owner and Chief Instructor at Safe Day Martial Arts Studio. He is in charge of all programs including Children's Karate, Law Enforcement, Military, Adult MMA, Team Tatu Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Women's Self-defense, rollin' with Safe Day "a program for Spina Bifida, etc. Mike has earned his Black Belt in a mixed martial art style called Hon Hab Do, which includes elements of Karate, Muay Thai kick-boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Korean, Modern Arnis, American Boxing and fighting with a knife techniques. He is 2nd Dan in a Universal system including Okinawan and American Kenpo. Mike has also trained in Sanuces Ryu Jiu-Jitsu, has trained in Ryu Kyu Kempo, Small Circle Jiu-Jitsu and is currently ranked as a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Rogerio Taborda who received his Black Belt in BJJ from George Pereira and Rickson Gracie. Mike has achieved LFI (Lethal Force Institute) Level 1, taught privately Mr. Semone. Mike has been an instructor for the World Karate Elite fighting system. Mike is a lethal weapons agent (Act 235) in Pennsylvania and is a cyber security advisor for the Federal Agents PBA. Mike possesses a combination of (Cyber) Information Security and physical security which may be called on at any time by these agencies. Mike also does executive and celebrity protection.
The address for Mike Andrus' Safe Day Studio is:
1810 County Line Road
Huntington Valley, PA 19006
Phone: (215) 370-1650
www.safedaystudios.com |
Steve Hunter
Soke Steve Hunter
8th Dan
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Soke Steve Hunter and Black Belt wife Alma run the Buke Ryu Martial Arts Federation in Williamsport. Steve has decades of training and has another school in Texas. Web Site: www.bukeryu.com
Contact: Flashbackent@verizon.net |
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Samuel Joseph Lone Wolf
Samuel Joseph Lone Wolf
8th Dan
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Samuel Joseph Lone Wolf, Professor was born during the Wani Weti Wi (the moon of winter – November 28, 1949). He was very sick as a baby and his father decided the best way for his son to recover was through martial arts.
His father taught him Goshin Jitsu. His father learned from Sgt. John Chow Hoon, brother of William Kwai Sun Chow Hoon (founder of the Chinese Kara Ho Kempo System). Lone Wolf’s father studied at Schoefield Barracks in Honolulu, Hawaii. His father was an M.P. at the base.
Lone Wolf met Keith See and learned KSDI – Kajukenbo. He trained with Professor Thomas Young in Hawaii Kosho Kenpo Ryu Jiu Jitsu. Other instructors of Lone Wolf included Shodai Soke Michael De Pasquale, Sr. (Yoshitsume Waza of Hakko Ryu Jiu Jitsu). Lone Wolf earned a Fifth Dan in Hakko Ryu Jiu Jitsu.
Lone Wolf studied Karate (Goju Ryu) under several Grand Masters including Aaron Banks; Ronnie Van Clief; Owen Watson; Ron Taganashi; Louie Delgado; Peter Urban and several other great pioneers of Goju Ryu in America.
Dr. Samuel J. Lone Wolf was awarded 10 Dan in Shorei Goju by Headmaster Douglas Dwyer, Okinawan Goshin Ryu Karate by Grand Master Dr. Juan Otera and the Hawaiian Martial Arts International Society. Dr. Lone Wolf prefers to be called Sensei and answer to the rank of Hachi Dan (8th) Kun obi. Dr. Lone Wolf trained in several other styles of martial arts and he continues today, learning all that he can. |
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Joseph L. Lebert
Joseph L. Lebert
6th Dan
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I started martial arts at the age of 6. Now, 24 years later, I feel I am getting better every day. My first instructor was Master Kim, followed by Mike Redman, who both taught Tae kwon do Karate. Tae kwon do is more sports oriented, and I enjoy competition. However, now I am more self-defense oriented.I earned a brown belt in Ju Jitsu under Dave Mackowiser, Ni Dan under Sensei Redman, and now I am 6th Dan under Bushi Dr. Kenneth H. Balliet. Contact me at (570) 327-8645. |
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